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JudgeCast


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 16m AVG DURATION
    • 351 EPISODES

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    The JudgeCast podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in Magic the Gathering and the complex rules that govern the game. The hosts, CJ, Jess, and Bryan, do an excellent job of making the topic entertaining and accessible to all listeners. Whether you are a player looking to improve your knowledge or a future judge seeking guidance, this show has something for everyone.

    One of the best aspects of JudgeCast is its ability to strike a perfect balance between informative and entertaining content. The hosts have a great dynamic and their banter keeps the episodes engaging. They have a knack for explaining complicated concepts in a way that is easy to understand, ensuring that even those new to the game can follow along. Additionally, they cover a wide range of topics, from beginner questions to more advanced tournament scenarios, making it valuable for players at all skill levels.

    While there are many positive aspects of JudgeCast, one potential downside is that it may not be as appealing to listeners who are solely interested in strategy discussions or tournament reports. This podcast primarily focuses on rules and tournament philosophy rather than specific card strategies or deck building tips. However, for those who enjoy delving into the intricacies of the game mechanics and understanding how they are applied in competitive play, JudgeCast is an excellent resource.

    In conclusion, The JudgeCast podcast sets itself apart as a leading authority on Magic the Gathering rules. With its informative yet entertaining approach, it appeals to both players and aspiring judges alike. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge of the game or simply enjoy some lighthearted discussion about Magic's rules complexities, JudgeCast is definitely worth adding to your podcast feed.



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    JudgeCast #349 – Final Fantasy Release Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 112:12


    The Ghost train is pulling out of the station. Join Bryan, Charles, Marcos (and Biggs and Wedge in spirit) as they give you the Pheonix Down low on the newest magitek in the latest MTG set, Final Fantasy. We summon up the changes to the saga rules and the new Tiered mechanic. We cover enough individual cards to chocobo a horse, threading the gold needle between complex cards, and interactions you might be asked at your local Golden Saucer. If you are looking for rules nerd banter and a little bit of 8-bit theater, we are the right folks for the job.

    JudgeCast #348 – The Staff Dreams Are Made Of

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 101:00


    In this episode, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos are joined by Pastimes' Meg Baum to talk about the "other side of staffing". We have talked in the past about how to apply for events as well as tips and tricks to help you get staffed, but this is the first time we have talked about what it takes to make an event staff. And while we have done staffing for "ballroom sized events", we have never had to staff with as many applications or roles to fill as a MagicCon. Meg pulls back the curtain and lets us know many of the considerations that need to be made when constructing a staff of hundreds.

    JudgeCast #347 – How to make a Judge Conference Presentation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 100:59


    MTG Judge Conferences are an amazing resource when it comes to learning and growing as a Judge. However, conferences need presenters and creating a presentation can be daunting if you have never done it before. Topics can range from layers or state-based actions, to more complex topics like Hidden Card error or competing replacement enter effects, or all the way up to investigation workshops. But the journey of a thousand presentations begins with a single google doc. Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as we talk about how to figure out what you want to present on, how to start a draft and plan for your audience, and finally tips and tricks to present effectively.

    JudgeCast #346 – Penalty Upgrades (Without the Waitlist)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 76:57


    In this episode of JudgeCast, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos talk about upgrades. Those little paragraphs or sentences at the bottom of your favorite entries in the Magic Infraction Procedure Guide. Upgrades are when a certain series of events happen, and the penalty an MTG Judge would normally assign gets bumped up one or two steps.In this episode we talk about all the upgrades, even the FOUR hidden in the JAR. If you are looking to run RCQs or staff larger MTG events, this is one to check out.

    JudgeCast #345 – Drafts are best when there are three rounds of them

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 86:54


    In this episode Bryan, Charles, and Marcos go over how to run a successful draft at your LGS. Drafting is a very common way players can enjoy new sets, and running a smooth draft is a skill all judges need to develop. Like many things in running events, preparation and watchfulness will help you detect small problems before they can become big ones. We talk about how to prepare product, how to prepare the drafting area, and how to administer and watch the draft itself.

    JudgeCast #344 Tarkir: Dragonstorm Release Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 99:17


    BEHOLD... A PODCAST. In this episode, Bryan Charles, and Marcos go over the mechanics from Tarkir: Dragonstorm and a dragon-sized clawful of cards that tickled our collective fancy. Join us as we go over more cards in more detail than you though you needed and perhaps more than you actually wanted. But don't worry, there's lots of big old dragons to give you that dopamine hit we all so desperately crave these days.

    JudgeCast #343 – Taking the Call explains the Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 94:00


    Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as they spend entirely too much time and go into entirely too much detail on all the things you need to consider when taking a call as a Judge.Quick, what are the first three things you should do when you hear "Judge!". Did you know there are things were supposed to be doing even before that?There are many types of calls you might get at an event. Running all the way from requests to go to the bathroom/request for oracle text, all the way up to having to de-escalate players calling each other cheaters. We spend this episode talking about the tips and tricks you need in order to successfully navigate all these different types of calls at your LGS all the way up to the Pro Tour

    JudgeCast #342 Hidden Card Error: The Flow Chartening

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 81:10


    In this episode Charles and Marcos troll Bryan by making him hype his least favorite infraction: Hidden Card Error, aka HCE, aka GRV-Private, aka Super Obnoxious Error.We go over how to recognize when HCE has occurred and when it hasn't as well as the flow chart that handles all the exceptions and variables. It's a fun time. If your last name is De Sade.

    JudgeCast #341 – Aetherdrift Release Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 67:45


    Are you expecting a racing pun here? Too bad, because our special guest, Perry Kraker used them all in the episode. Like I would have to resort to Smokey and the Bandit, Days of Thunder, or maybe even Christine puns. And no one wants that. Join Bryan, Charles, and Perry as we talk about all the mechanics in Aetherdrift, and several of the cards you might see in your prerelease.Aetherdrift Missed Trigger Guide: Aetherdrift Missed Triggers Guide - Rules Resources

    JudgeCast #340 – Top 10 Worst <This Space Intentionally Left Blank> in Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 79:39


    Hello and Welcome to JudgeCast.Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as we take a somewhat tongue-in-cheek take on the Top 10 worst rules/mechanics in Magic. We pull from the IPG, MTR, and Comprehensive Rules on this tour-de-force of utter nonsense. We talk about rules, mechanics, and policy that are hard to keep straight or cause problems with judges or events.And no, banding does not make the list. Get out of here. Banding is easy.

    JudgeCast #339 – Studying the CR and Policy Docs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 81:44


    Whether you are an judge candidate trying to learn the comprehensive rules, or an established L1 trying to learn the IPG, there are certain approaches that can help you learn the materials. One of those approaches involves listening to this podcast, but there are others as well. Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos talk about study tips and advice in tackling the massive amounts of documentation out there and how you can best make use of whats available. Links mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/@JudgingFtW - Rules YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@keepingitcasualmtg - Rules and occasional MTG Skit Rules channelhttps://www.cranial-insertion.com/ - Weekly Rules questionshttps://blogs.magicjudges.org/rules/ipg/ - Annotated IPG - Line by Line deconstruction of the Magic Infraction Procedure Guide

    JudgeCast #338 – The Festivus Airing of Grievances (And other more positive things)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 71:05


    Happy Festivus listeners! Bryan, Charles, and Marcos are feeling festive, and you all know what that means. Time for an airing of grievances! Modeled after the incredibly relevant and timely episode of Seinfeld from 1997, we share how we find tinsel too distracting, how you've all disappointed us in the last year, and finish off with the feats of strength, where we wrestle an actual bear cub before the festivities can properly begin. Or you know, we share our accomplishments over the last year in our feats of strength, share things that we have genuine grievances over, and round things off with a Festivus Miracle because we like positive endings, even when we make the theme of an episode "airing grievances." Happy Holidays and looking forward to even more JudgeCast shenanigans in 2025!! Links: Pendragon: https://sites.google.com/view/pendragonmtg/basic-rules-guidelines Pendragon Discord: https://bit.ly/PendragonMTGDiscord

    JudgeCast #337 – Preparedness is Next to Judgeliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 70:39


    Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as we talk about the things you can do to prepare for a big event. Starting with the application itself, we talk about all phases that lead up to the big day. Be sure to share your own tips via skeet or eXcreet. Links referenced: Annotated IPG: Magic Infraction Procedure Guide - Rules Resources Academy Ruins: Academy Ruins Previous episode on Cover Letters: JudgeCast #295 – MTG Event Cover Letters | JudgeCast

    JudgeCast #336 – JudgeCast Thanksgiving: It’s All Gravy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 58:15


    Warning: This episode is light on technical rules/policy content. In the spirit of the US Thanksgiving holiday, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos look back over the last year and reflect on what we are thankful for within the Judging and larger M:TG community. It's a bit sappy, but each host brings several items we are thankful for, and some of us didn't even need to stretch or say the same thing twice only with different words. If you want to share something you are thankful for, join our discord at https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFRAlso, since BlueSky is more of a thing now@judgecast.bsky.social@mtgdad.bsky.social @mj6music.bsky.social @brill.bsky.social

    JudgeCast #335 – MTG Foundations Release Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 94:49


    Join Charles and Marcos as they discuss the ins and outs of Magics newest set, Foundations. They take a leisurely tour of the returning mechanics and several of the cards that you might have rules questions about. Its good to have a Magic set that actually feels like Magic.

    JudgeCast #334 – Types: Rebooted and Redux Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 65:59


    Here at JudgeCast we have multiple traditions. One of those traditions is having a part 2 after a part 1. This here is part 2 of our two part episode on types. Join Bryan, Charles, and not Marcos as we talk about all your favorite card types, as long as they start with a letter between L and Z. And then all your favorite super types. Listen to Bryan fumble-bumble around those planechase/archenemy types he loves so much.

    JudgeCast #333 – Types: Rebooted and Redux Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 102:46


    It seems we have a tradition here on JudgeCast. Every 5 years we do a two-part series on Card Types. However, in the last five years the game has added several new types and subtypes (Like Dungeons, and Battles, and Sagas). Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as we talk about all your favorite card types, as long as they start with a letter between A and I.Be sure to join us for Part 2 where we finish up the types, including the weird Archenemy ones, talk about super types, and some of the rules around type changing.

    JudgeCast #332 – Commander Bans and Duskmourn Policy Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 73:25


    Uh...what happened this week? Bryan, Charles, and Marcus talk about the recent commander bans and the community response that became so reprehensible it culminated in the RC ceding ownership of the format to Wizards in order to protect themselves. Oh, and there were some policy updates to Missed Trigger and such. That's what you are really here for. You can get that commander chatter on countless youtube videos, but you can only get a thoughtful discussion regarding the MTR shortcut and how it applies to Cavern of Souls but not Arena of Glory right here! Toby's Blog - https://blogs.magicjudges.org/telliott/2024/09/26/policy-update-for-duskmourn/ Wizard's Announcement regarding Commander: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/on-the-future-of-commander

    JudgeCast #331 – Duskmourn: House of Horror Release Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 125:56


    On this episode, follow Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as they run, Scooby Doo style through multiple Rooms in the House of Horror release notes! The Eerie vibes of the house, combined with their ability to Manifest Dread makes us all question our hero's chances of Survival, especially when you factor in the Impending doom that awaits them behind every locked door. Also, there's a very weird math problem, plus a question about infinite copying of abilities around a VERY creepy ventriloquist dummy. Sort of brings me back to those Goosebumps days... Link to the Reddit Post about unprovable math equations: https://www.reddit.com/r/BadMtgCombos/comments/1feps3y/deal_infinite_damage_for_4gru_as_long_as_the_twin/ Video that inspired the Marvin talk: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ATTw4G1gKys

    JudgeCast #330 – Goldilocks and the Three TCGs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 46:41


    Bryan, Charles, and Marcos were at SCGCon Tampa this past weekend working Magic events. However, there were THREE other TCGs at the SCGCon; Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited, and Flesh and Blood. We took the opportunity to speak to three head judges for the three games this weekend. Join us as we gain a little insight into other games, and their judge programs. Ben Harris - Lorcana Seth Arar - Star Wars Dan Collins - Flesh and Blood Discord Link for the Start Wars Judge Discord: https://discord.gg/HtkJUcHT6a

    JudgeCast #329 – Soap Box City

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 70:21


    Bryan, Charles, and Marcos all have SCGCon Tampa this weekend, so we need a small episode with little prep. Or thats what we THOUGHT. Join us as we take turns stepping on and off the soapbox for topics like: the recent bannings, excessive charging for store championships, Wizards giving Judges the finger AGAIN, the new Spotlight Series of Tournaments, and the importance of Online Judge Communities.Unfortunately the cEDH drama hadn't fully exploded when we recorded or that would have been a topic too.

    JudgeCast #328 Meta Drama or Betta’ Drama?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 66:00


    Judges are not immune to twitter drama. We get sucked in the same way players do when there is a post about a potentially bad judge call. In this episode, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos talk about how judges respond when we hear about an issue on social media, and how we go about trying to figure out what really happened, and how we attempt to reconcile the player version of the story with what we know about policy. We also discuss why judges typically don't make comments about contentious calls. It's a very meta episode.

    JudgeCast #327 – CEDH – It was bound to happen eventually

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 109:38


    Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as we discuss the up-and-coming format cEDH. That's Competitive Elder Dragon Highlander to the uninitiated. However, to do that we bring on Michael Arrowsmith, also known as Baldy, to go over what the format is, how it's different from commander and the various logistical challenges that might arise at a cEDH tournament from the Judges perspective. Baldy's Spice shop: baldysblends.comMTR-A & IPG-A: Comp Rel MTR/IPG Addendum for Commander Events Monarch Policy Documents: https://www.monarch.cards/policy-documentsCommand Tower Software: https://topdeck.gg/subscribe

    JudgeCast #326 – Bloomburrow Release Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 103:57


    Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as we forage over the mechanics of the newest set, as well make a valiant effort to review some cards that you might have questions about at your prerelease or local commander game. We spring off into a tangent about a punk band, and have an otter ridiculous Mickey Mouse impersonation (Steamboat Willy version), and discuss the proper ways to gift a fish. Oh, frogive me, did I mention this set was Bloomburrow? The Proper Way to Gift a Fish - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8XeDvKqI4E Preview of Emmet Otter's Jug band Christmas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFJ2jxIe4CQ

    JudgeCast #325 – “…And in Response”, a Podcast About Priority

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 59:56


    Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos this week as they talk about the system Magic uses to determine which player can act when, what they can do, and how the game advances to the next part. This is a fundamental MTG topic, so if you are looking to become a judge, an existing judge looking to brush up, or an old-timer just listening to hear them say things you already know, this is the episode for you!

    JudgeCast #324 Near, Far, Wherever you JAR (Judging a Regular)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 67:10


    Is it a reference to a Celine Dion Song, or a little-known skit from The State. How about both? Both is good. Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as we talk about the Judging at Regular Policy document. This document governs judging at Regular Rules Enforcement Level (REL), which covers the vast majority of events. Everything from 8-player Wednesday night drafts to 200-player Myster Booster Sealed events at MagicCons, the JAR tells us how to handle common problems that can occur in games. The JAR is also part of any L1 exam you might be considering. We go over the philosophy, and the various categories of issues, making sure you know everything you need to know. If you are studying to become an L1, or just need a refresher, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

    JudgeCast #323 – You Just Lost The Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 70:01


    Did you know there are a lot of rules regarding ending the game? There sure are! Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as we go into the rules around ending the game. There's a surprising amount of rules around this seemingly simple task. And not just the Comprehensive rules, we talk about Tournament rules and Infraction procedures. There's even a "blink and you'll miss it" shout out to the old Platinum Angel/Sudden Death scenario. I won't spoil the answer; you'll have to listen. Or Google. I guess you could google it. If you wanted to be lame.

    JudgeCast #322 – You down with MH3? Yeah, you know…uh…thee?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 111:43


    Modern Horizons 3 has a LOT of mechanics, and a LOT of cards. So for this release notes episode, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos decided to try something a little different. We each chose our 6 favorite cards from the set to talk about, along with covering a selection of mechanics that may need an in depth refresher for your MH3 Prerelease events this weekend. We highlight some Nightmares, say Umbra Armor until the words lose all meaning, and have fun with some of the most absurd and interesting names of cards in the set. Join us for this fun look through some super powerful and complex cards from MH3. PS: Bryan challenged Marcos to try to edit a funny bit - and oh does he deliver. So, like your favorite Marvel movie, this episode also has a post credits scene. Stick around through the very end - just like you do every episode. Right? RIGHT??

    JudgeCast #321 – Do Android Judges dream of electric CPVs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 79:58


    Prompt: Write a 2 paragraph description of a Podcast episode JudgeCast where the hosts Bryan, Charles, and Marcos talk about AI in MTG Judging, and then ask ChatGPT a bunch of policy/rules questions and then discuss how well it did. Response: In a recent episode of JudgeCast, hosts Bryan, Charles, and Marcos delve into the intriguing intersection of artificial intelligence and Magic: The Gathering (MTG) judging. The trio begins by exploring how AI can potentially assist judges in managing tournaments, interpreting complex rules, and ensuring fair play. They discuss both the benefits and limitations of AI in this context, highlighting how machine learning algorithms could streamline the adjudication process and reduce human error. [Bryan: Lol, no we didnt, and no you don't] However, they also caution about the current technological constraints and the essential role of human judgment in interpreting the nuanced aspects of the game. To put AI to the test, the hosts invite ChatGPT to answer a series of challenging [Bryan: Simple] MTG policy and rules questions. The questions range from handling obscure [Bryan: Common] card interactions to resolving intricate [Bryan: Simple] gameplay scenarios. After each question, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos analyze ChatGPT's responses, comparing them to official rulings and their own experiences. They find that while ChatGPT demonstrates impressive knowledge and can provide accurate answers in many [Bryan: Slow your roll there, Chatty] cases, it occasionally [Bryan: Frequently] falters on more complex or context-dependent issues. The episode concludes with a lively discussion on the future potential of AI in MTG judging, acknowledging that while AI can be a powerful tool, it is unlikely to fully replace the expertise and intuition of experienced human judges anytime soon.

    JudgeCast #320 – Policy, and Odds ‘n Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 75:44


    In this episode Bryan and Marcos go over the April Policy updates. But that's not enough for a full episode, so we bring in three other smaller topics.- The Judge contradiction of "I want to be staffed because of what I know, not who I know" vs the sense of entitlement when all the TOs know you.- When new information is gained with respect to Reversing decisions.- Open Book vs Closed Book testing.

    JudgeCast #319 – SCGCon Atlanta Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 80:14


    Bryan, Charles, and Marcos work an event together. We talk about our time at SCGCon: Atlanta, and then we do micro interviews with many of the judges working the event.Who are you? Why do you keep judging? Do you have a PG rated story you could share?Big thanks to all the judges that took time out of their shift to talk to us, and big thanks to Star City Games for allowing our shenanigans during their event. If you want to share a story, join our discord at https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFR

    JudgeCast #318 – Outlaws of Thunder Junction Release Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 155:13


    Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as we tour this western planet of hats and discuss the new mechanics such as Plot, crime, Saddle, and Spree. We go over nearly 50 cards to help you get ready for your prerelease. The only thing missing is a in depth discussion regarding the different between the Cattleman, the Gambler, the Pinched Front, and the Gus. Which now that I think about it, thats at least worth 50 cents on patreon..

    UnJudgeCast – 317.5 (Technically)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 9:03


    Bryan, Charles, and Marcos venture once again into the Unknown. But why? Is it an Unfulfilled quest? Is it an Undercover task to Unseat some evil? Join us for an Undeniably special treat. You won't want to miss this one, the clock is ticking!

    JudgeCast #317 A Bribe Called Quest

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 81:18


    "Hey Judge, Can I offer my opponent any extra cash for the RC invite? In this episode, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos discuss the rules around bribery; what it is, isn't, what's legal, what isn't, and how to handle some common questions that you might run into at your RCQ. If you are a player, this episode will help you stay out of trouble, but it won't teach you the most common question of: "Ok, so I understand I can't bribe my opponent, but how can I offer them something for the win." That's kinda the same thing.

    JudgeCast #316 – Hunter Burton Memorial Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 87:26


    In this episode, the JudgeCast hosts welcome David Hibbs and Joe (TxJoe) Klophic, to talk about the Hunter Burton Memorial Open (HBMO). The HBMO is an annual Dallas based tournament designed to raise awareness of the impact suicide can have on our lives, and the importance of having a place you are welcome. David and Joe were the HJ and TO, respectively, for the HBMO this year as it celebrated its 10th year. We talk about how this event is different from other events, its inspiration, and its history. And despite being a charity event, many judges offer to volunteer their time to make this a memorable event for the players. Previous Episodes with Guests:https://judgecast.com/archives/833 - Judging Hibbstoryhttps://judgecast.com/archives/1777 - Forging Ahead with Judge Foundry https://hunterburtonmemorialopen.com/Suicide Prevention Hotline - 988

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    JudgeCast #315 – Too Much Information (Types) for me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 67:25


    Completely unrelated to any twitter drama you might have read about, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos talk about the types of information in Magic. We talk about what types of information you have to tell your opponent, what questions you have to answer, and what types of things do you have to be truthful about and what you can even lie about. Lying? Not in my competitive card game with money on the line!

    JudgeCast #314 – Stream of Confidence w/ Madison Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 111:06


    During the winter break, we asked listeners for their "Judge New Years Resolutions". One of our listeners said they wanted to work on confidence. In this episode, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos bring on L2 from Tennessee, Madison Henry to talk confidence. We talk about things that can rattle your confidence, tips and tricks to build confidence, and we even get personal and share stories about times we specifically lacked confidence, and how we dealt with it. Links:JudgeCast Discord: https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFR

    JudgeCast #313 – Murders at Marcos Manor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 142:37


    Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as we discuss the ins and outs of the latest MTG Set, Murders at Martina Navratilova Manor, and go into more detail than you probably wanted about the new cards and mechanics. Want to know about Morph 2.0? We got you covered like a fedora. Want to know about Manifest 2.0, we got you covered like a cloak. Want to know about Mole Gods? We talk about that too. Links:JudgeCast Discord: https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFR

    JudgeCast #312 – Marky Marked Cards and the Funky Bunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 78:49


    In this episode, Bryan, Charles, and Mark talk about the rules and policies around Marked Cards. Do you ever wonder what the criteria for an upgrade is? How to protect yourself as a player? What to look for as a judge? Are all foils inherently marked? Join us as we take a guided tour through all these questions and more.Links:JudgeCast Discord: https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFR

    JudgeCast #311 – JudgeCastivus for the rest of us.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 69:58


    In this episode Bryan, Charles, and Marcos celebrate Festivus, JudgeCast-Style. We have our own Festivus dinner (questions from our discord), the airing of grievances, feats of strength, and finally acknowledgement of the Festivus miracle that we are still judging at all.Links:JudgeCast Discord: https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFR

    JudgeCast #310 – Much ReView About Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 76:44


    In this episode, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos talk about reviews. We go over the history of reviews within the various judge programs of the past, their requirements in the future. We also talk about the importance of reviews, and a few tips on how to write a good one, and pitfalls to avoid. We even write a few review snippets on the fly.You can also leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice. *wink* Links:JudgeCast Discord: https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFR

    Judgecast #309 – Forging ahead with Judge Foundry with Joe Klopchic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 89:01


    It's a brave new world, with the announcement of Judge Foundry's launch date coming next week. In this episode, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos welcome Joe Klopchic, one of the founding exploratory committee members of Judge Foundry, and we ask the hard hitting questions you want to know about Judge Foundry. Things like will there be judge foils, what level will I be with this new structure, how much are dues, seriously what's with foils, and why do I need Judge Foundry in the first place? Seriously though, we cover as many questions as we can based on what the judging community has been hoping to learn, and have some frank talks about what Judge Foundry means for us all as Magic Judges. Oh, and Judge Apps is back, yay! Links: JudgeCast Discord: https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFRJudge Foundry's Website: https://www.judgefoundry.orgJudge Apps: https://apps.magicjudges.org

    JudgeCast #308 – Lost Caverns of Ixalan Release Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 122:24


    Bears, Beats, Bad Seques into the next cardIt's a prerelease episode. You know the drill.Oh, and WOTC is changing some card types. Here's the info: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/card-updates-coming-with-khans-of-tarkir-on-mtg-arena

    JudgeCast #307 State-Based Actions Tier List

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023


    After the serious/heart-wrenching episode that was last podcast, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos take a significantly less serious approach to this episode. Everyone loves a good tier list. "Everyone" loves state-based actions (or would if they knew what was good for them). Watch these donkeys push the ball around the metaphorical barnyard as we rank all State-Based actions in the game based on our highly scientific and completely objective system? Disagree with our rankings? Join Our Discord Server, and add your braying voice to our own: https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFR

    JudgeCast #306 Friday and the Five Stages of Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 118:42


    We do circle back on Anger a few times. And acceptance is a bit iffy, but....In this episode, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos talk about the most recent Judge News. In case you haven't heard, Wizards of the Coast has cancelled their relationship with Judge Academy effectively killing the company and abandoning judges. In a substantially more candid episode than usual, we talk about the announcements from WotC, Judge Academy, and a new player on the scene, Judge Foundry. We also talk about our thoughts on what happened, why it happened, and what we think about the future. Links:Our very own Discord Server, come say hey: https://discord.gg/hQd48guKFRInsulting Nonsense from Wizards of the Coast: https://wpn.wizards.com/en/news/wizards-of-the-coast-and-judge-academy-partnership-endsStatement from Judge Academy: https://judgeacademy.com/2023-open-letter-and-faq/Judge Foundry Website: https://www.judgefoundry.org/Curious about what a 501c(6) is: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/other-non-profits/business-leagues

    JudgeCast #305 – FaBsolutely Abulous

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 109:14


    You down with OPOP? (Other People's Organized Play) Yeah, you know me. Join Bryan, Charles, and Marcos as we have special guest Niccolo Paqueo. Niccolo has been an L2 judge in the Flesh and Blood Judge Program for several years, and the current team lead for the FaB Rules Team. We discuss their game, their organized play, and similarities and differences with Magic Judging. Spoilers: Running Magic events and running FaB events are pretty similar, except when they aren't. Flesh and Blood Website: https://fabtcg.com/ Flesh and Blood Judge Website (requires account) : https://judge.fabtcg.com/

    JudgeCast #304 – New Policy, Who Dis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 71:24


    In this episode, Bryan, Charles, and Marcos delve into the updates from the first IPG update in over 900 days. Strap in, it's going to be a doozy. Actually, the changes aren't that big. But like a thirsty man in the desert, we are going to savor this little bit of a stretched metaphor as much as possible. Toby's Policy Perspective Blog: https://blogs.magicjudges.org/telliott/2023/09/06/policy-update-for-wilds-of-eldraine/New MTR: https://media.wizards.com/2023/wpn/marketing_materials/wpn/mtg_mtr_2023sep4_en.pdfNew IPG: https://media.wizards.com/2023/wpn/marketing_materials/wpn/mtg_ipg_2023sep4_en.pdfJudge Academy Statement on Misgendering: https://judgeacademy.com/ja-statement-on-intentional-misgendering/

    JudgeCast #303 – Wilds of Eldraine Release Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 109:30


    Bryan, Charles, and Marcos respect the oxford comma. We also discuss the new mechanics for Wilds of Eldraine. Want to know how Adventure cards work? We can help. Want to know what happens if you triple a triple, we have the answers. Want to know what all the seven different role enchantments do? You are on your own. But we do talk about the generic rules behind them.

    JudgeCast #302 – Pregame Procedures

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 72:32


    New Host, who dis? Join Bryan, Charles, and... Marcos Sanchez, a level 2 that recently made the [poor] decision to move to Florida [at the start of hurricane season], to talk about a different kind of new start. In this episode we take a whole hour to talk about all the things that happen when you start a game. Do you know exactly when you are supposed to determine who goes first? What about when you reveal your companion? Did you know that at competitive events you are encouraged, nay, *required* to shuffle your opponent's deck when they present? Well after this episode, you will know all that and more!

    JudgeCast #301 – Head Judge Announcements with Matt Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 79:50


    In this episode Bryan and Charles have on Matt Williams (aka Billy Willy) to talk about what goes into Head Judge Announcements. Do you want to know what to include in your Prerelease Announcements? What about your RCQ? How about that 2HG event at a Convention? It should be no surprise that while your announcements will have many things in common, there are also different areas of focus. Join us as we talk about those differences, from the Pre-Release to the Pro Tour, what will make your Head Judge Announcements pop.

    JudgeCast #300 – Down with OPC (Other People’s Content)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 110:11


    This is SPARTA! Wait, no. This is...our 300th Episode! While my favorite topic to talk about is myself, we put the breaks on that celebration to invite on a few other judges active providing content for the masses. We talk about what makes their projects special, what keeps them motivated, and how it helps others. Charlotte Sable - Ask a Magic Judge (tumblr.com) - Tumblr David Elden - Judging FtW - YouTube - YouTube Rhianna Milton - Ask-the-Judge (Magic: the Gathering Rules & Policy Group) | Facebook - Facebook Also a big shout out to all the hosts, past and present that have contributed to Judgecast in its mission to teach and possibly entertain.Sean CataneseRiki HayashiJose BovedaJess DunksRoy ShraderBryan PrillamanBrogan KingJacob Milicic Samantha HarrCharles Featherer

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